tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11102206700189634102017-08-14T06:00:54.419-04:00bored again lifeGinger Wallsnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-72810828667640159422017-08-14T06:00:00.000-04:002017-08-14T06:00:54.426-04:00PRESENT OVER PERFECT | BOOK CLUB<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2uKUR2d" target="_blank"><img alt="Present over Perfect" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/present%20over%20perfect%201_zpsvvf7ydre.png" /></a></div><br />This <a href="http://amzn.to/2uKUR2d" target="_blank">book</a>.<br /><br />This book was not what I expected.<br /><br />I've never read a book by Shauna Niequest before. I didn't know what to expect.<br /><br />I assumed I would receive a to do list and steps on how to fix my chaotic life. I thought she would give me details on how to be present and easy steps to giving up the idea of perfection.<br /><br />What I got were mini heartfelt stories. I related to so many of them. I laughed and cried reading them. There were a few that punched me in the gut it hit so close to home.<br /><br />We recently brought home baby number three. I'm realizing the importance of my role in their lives. Motherhood is the toughest hood you will ever walk through. I am responsible for so much. I'm not talking about cooking and cleaning. I'm talking about helping shape and define the character of these little people.<br /><br />I want you to read <a href="http://amzn.to/2uKUR2d" target="_blank">Present over Perfect</a>. You need to experience her words first hand. They will change you. I made a few notes as I worked my way through the book and I'm going to share a few of them with you. <br /><br /><br /><b>YOU PUT UP THE CHAIRS:</b><br /><br />What are YOU going to do? <br /><br />Putting an emphasis on YOU completely changes the dynamic of the question. When your calendar is stacked and all you want is a moment to chat with a friend, what are YOU going to do? Usually the answer is TRY to meet up another time. TRYING is getting me nowhere. If I "try", I will never see my friends. I must DO.<br /><br />Put up some chairs. Take things off of your plate. The concept is simple. In order to do more of what we want to do, we have to do less of the things we don't. We must simplify.<br /><br />To add we must subtract.<br /><b><br /></b> <b>MUST BE NICE:</b><br /><br />How many times do I say this out loud or in my head? Or discuss said friend with my husband.<br /><br />"She has it so easy. Must be nice."<br /><br />Poor, Poor Me.<br /><br />I read this chapter and thought "Oh crap, she nailed me." She has my number. I do this more than I care to admit. A friend tells me they are doing this or that and I immediately wonder "why not me?"<br /><br />The truth is we don't know what anyone is really dealing with. We can't assume or make judgments on the short stories they choose to share or snipits we read on Facebook.<br /><br />We also have the power to make changes in our lives if we want to live life a certain way.<br /><br />If you aren't living how you want to live, STOP. MAKE A CHANGE.<br /><br />I am making mental notes every time I think "must be nice" about someone else. It is likely I want this for myself. I need to figure out how to get it.<br /><b><br /></b> <b>WHEN BRAVE LOOKS BORING:</b><br /><br />Not giving up.<br /><br />Not running away.<br /><br />Staying put.<br /><br />Sticking it out.<br /><br />THAT IS BRAVE. THAT IS HARD.<br /><br />I want to teach my kids this. Brave isn't always a BIG thing. Sometimes being brave is simply doing the RIGHT thing.<br /><br /><b>ESSENTIAL SELF:</b><br /><br />&nbsp;I struggle with my identity.<br /><br />At 35 I don't have confidence in who I truly am.<br /><br />I think I've spent so many years trying to be someone that everyone likes I lost myself along the way.<br /><br />I'm giving myself permission to be who I am. To say what I want to say. Act how I want to act.<br /><br />Have an opinion about me? Keep it to yourself.<br /><br />This is freeing.<br /><br />When we stop worrying so much about other people's opinions WE BECOME FREE.<br /><br />Find yourself. Figure out who you are.<br /><br />Then be that. <br /><br /><br /><b>LEGACY:</b><br /><br />This was my favorite "chapter".<br /><br />Legacy.<br /><br />That is a major word.<br /><br />I really thought about what I want to leave for my children.<br /><br />How do I want them to remember me?<br /><br />What will they say about me when I leave this earth?<br /><br />What stories will they share with their children and grandchildren?<br /><br />Right now, today, this scares me.<br /><br />It makes me sad.<br /><br />I don't think I would like the stories they have right now.<br /><br />I'm not a bad mom, but I can do better.<br /><br />I will do better. <br /><br /><b>IT'S ALL RIGHT HERE:</b><br /><br />"It's all right here" ties in to the LEGACY chapter.<br /><br />Giving your best self to everyone else and letting your family have the leftovers.<br /><br />Leftovers aren't good.<br /><br />They are dried up and over cooked.<br /><br />Feed your family first. Give them your best.<br /><br />This is hard to do. I struggle with this the most. Especially in this season of life with little ones.<br /><br />I know I want to be everything for everyone. I want to help all the people. <br /><br />I can't do that. My family needs the best that I have. It isn't fair they get me when I'm tired, worn out, and completely cooked. <br /><b><br /></b> <b>THROWING CANDY:</b><br /><br />LIVE LIFE. <br /><br />LIVE IT OUT LOUD.<br /><br />THROW THE FREAKING CANDY!! <br /><br /><br />This book has me thinking about my greater purpose. It has made me realize the important task I have been given to raise my children. I am the only one who can do this. They have been given to me.<br /><br />No pressure!&nbsp; <br /><br />These kids deserve a mom who is present. They deserve my best.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What were your favorite takeaways?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Join me in our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" target="_blank">discussion group</a> to share your thoughts on leave a comment.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I would love to hear from you!&nbsp; </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" target="_blank">Join Discussion Group </a>&lt;&lt;</span></div><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/2uKUR2d" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Present over Perfect" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/present%20over%20perfect%201_zpsvvf7ydre.png" /></a><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/INEEDOILS" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/join%20our%20community_zpsbmxjvn1q.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><script src="//ap.lijit.com/www/delivery/fpi.js?z=389070&amp;u=boredagainlife&amp;width=728&amp;height=90" type="text/javascript"></script> Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-15843428394763642852017-06-29T17:17:00.000-04:002017-06-29T17:24:41.214-04:00HERB INFUSED OLIVE OIL DIPPING SAUCE | RECIPEThis summer Landon and I are spending a lot of time together in the kitchen. We watch a lot of cooking shows together and I think they are rubbing off on him. One of our favorites is "Master Chef Juniors". Those kids are his age or younger, and very inspiring. If they can cook, why can't he? Sharp knives still make me nervous.<br /><br />He got this map of the world on the last day of school. I guess his teacher wanted everything GONE. In an attempt have some sort of continuing education this summer I suggested we learn about what people in different countries eat. We can mark them off one by one on the map. Cooking was already an interest and I am happy because we are learning about different cultures and countries too.<br /><br />I thought we would start off with something easy. I don't call myself an expert with European and Italian food, but I know how to whip up a good spaghetti! <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/olive%20oil%206_zpskuoslcod.png" height="640" width="480" />&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">There are quite a few pantry staples needed for Italian cuisine. One of which is OLIVE OIL. Look at all the recipes that require olive oil <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/olive%20oil%201_zpsyidxaesa.png" /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I've learned a few things about what to look for when I'm out shopping for my EVOO. Did you know that different European countries produce different types of oils? Me either! If I want a fruity-nutty flavor look for a Spanish olive oil with a yellow color. Italian olive oil is a darker green and has more of an herb flavor. I had no idea about any of this. I just assumed oil is oil. They are all the same.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When you choose a European Olive Oil you are getting years and years of tradition and knowledge. They know the best time to plant and to harvest.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/olive%20oil%203_zpsbctd55qc.png" /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Flavor Your Life campaign has set out to help educate US consumers on purchasing Extra Virgin Olive Oil. They are backed by the European Union and the Italian Ministry of Agriculture. You can learn more about this at <a href="http://flavor-your-life.com/">flavor-your-life.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For our first European cooking lesson we made a delicious herb bread dip to go with our stuffed shells and cheese. One of my favorite things at Italian restaurants are the dishes of olive oil accompanied by a basket of bread. Get in my belly! And yes, I realize by having Landon help make this I cheated him on the practicing his knife skills. We will get there eventually y'all.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/olive%20oil%207_zpszyurv63n.png" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">| INGREDIENTS |&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup olive oil<br />3 tbsp fresh or dried herbs (any combination of basil, rosemary, oregano, thyme) <br />2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese<br />1/2 tsp lemon juice<br />1/2 tsp salt<br />1 tsp fresh garlic<br /><br />Combine all ingredients and serve with an artisan bread of choice.<br /><br />We used Zucchi brand as our EVOO of choice. They have been around for over 200 years and have been family owned for 7 generations. They are known for their high quality. I have to agree. It is delicious. You can learn more about their company and products at <a href="http://www.zucchi.com/US">www.zucchi.com/US</a>.<br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/olive%20oil%206_zpskuoslcod.png" height="640" width="480" />&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite dish to make with Olive Oil? Are you a fan as much as I am?<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">&nbsp;</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">** I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links **</span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><br />&nbsp;<img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/INEEDOILS" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/join%20our%20community_zpsbmxjvn1q.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a></div><br /><script src="//ap.lijit.com/www/delivery/fpi.js?z=389070&amp;u=boredagainlife&amp;width=728&amp;height=90" type="text/javascript"></script> Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-3367039037279072792017-06-01T14:16:00.000-04:002017-06-01T14:16:12.614-04:00SUMMER BUCKET LIST | FREE DOWNLOAD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2Fi1092.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi418%2Fliterallyinspired%2Fsummer%2520bucket%2520list%2520graphic_zpsznsq2tht.png&amp;container=blogger&amp;gadget=a&amp;rewriteMime=image%2F*" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/summer%20bucket%20list%20graphic_zpsznsq2tht.png" height="195" width="640" /></a></div>Two kids and one on the way this summer. I'm scared. I'm not afraid to admit that. I have two plans I'm working on. <br /><br />Plan 1. Don't plan anything. Have absolutely zero expectations. Go with the flow and do what fits our fancy each day. The problem with this plan - fail to plan, plan to fail. I'm afraid by not planning anything I will be completely stressed out with two bored children while I'm nursing another.<br /><br />No thanks.<br /><br />Plan 2. Over plan. Have something planned for every day and keep everyone busy. The problem I see with this plan is over promising and under delivering.<br /><br />I need to create some kind of hybrid solution. A loose list of summer ideas with no particular completion date. I've asked Landon to help me put together a summer bucket list of places to go and things to do. It is very interesting to see what he thinks will be a good time. Ha!<br /><br />How much can we get done in 10 weeks?<br /><br />What can we learn?<br /><br />Where can we go?<br /><br />Summer is for fun, adventures, family, sunshine, and relaxation.<br /><br />I am going to have each one of us create our ultimate summer bucket list. I am personally going to make two different lists. One for what I want to learn and another list of where I want to take the kids and all I want to do. I will probably ask Landon to make two lists as well.<br /><br />The learning list doesn't have to be boring or scholarly. I'm talking about learning how to swim the length of the pool, learning to dive, learn how to do origami, learn how to make slime, etc... Whatever you want to learn how to do big or small. The "learning" part will come in the research in finding out how to do it and creating the discipline to stick with it.<br /><br />I created a quick summer bucket list sheet to keep track of our ideas. You can download your own copy below or make your own.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Summer%20Bucket%20List%20Photo_zpswfewxwp9.jpg" height="640" width="496" />&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">| <a href="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Summer%20Bucket%20List%20Photo_zpswfewxwp9.jpg" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD SUMMER BUCKET LIST PDF</a> | </div><br /><br />Here are a few things we came up with. Will we get to them all? Probably not. Remember, just a loose plan to keep summer entertaining. I just want to have ideas on those bored days when we are ready to lose our minds.<br /><br />+ Strawberry picking<br />+ Try new foods<br />+ Make our own ice cream<br />+ Read 15 books (mine obviously)<br />+ Swim Swim Swim<br />+ Go to the beach<br />+ Learn Yoga<br />+ Learn Parkour (Landon of course)<br />+ Go fishing<br />+ Go campling <br /><br />What are your summer plans? Any big adventures or small getaways? What do you want to learn this summer? I will be posting our lists in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a> for inspiration. Make sure you are there!<br /><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/INEEDOILS" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/join%20our%20community_zpsbmxjvn1q.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a></div><br /><script src="//ap.lijit.com/www/delivery/fpi.js?z=389070&amp;u=boredagainlife&amp;width=728&amp;height=90" type="text/javascript"></script> Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-85010525897170029562017-04-28T23:26:00.001-04:002017-04-28T23:39:15.709-04:007 F WORDS THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE | BOOK REVIEW<i style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #302b2b; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.5px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">This is a sponsored post. I received a free copy of the book Oola for Women in return for an honest review of the book. All opinions are mine. Please see my disclosure. There are also affiliate links in this post.</i><br /><br />The other day a friend posted a meme that I really resonated with. It was a photo of Cruella De Vil with her crazy eyes and hair, driving fiercely down the street. The caption read "Me trying to excel in my career, maintain a social life, drink enough water, exercise, text everyone back, stay sane, survive and be happy."<br /><br />Does this sound like you? It is most certainly me. Every day is the struggle to do all the things and be everything to all the people. It can be exhausting and overwhelming. I alternate laughing and crying my way through. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/OOLA%203_zpsnyhtsp9c.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></div><br />What if I told you there was a way to work towards a more balanced life? That you can have less stress and more purpose?<br /><br />I have your attention now, don't I?<br /><br />A few years ago I discovered OOLA. I tapped into this system and I was finally able to get areas of my life moving in the right direction.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">OOLA is the process of finding balance and growing in&nbsp;</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">7 areas of your life.&nbsp;</span></b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Family, Friends, Faith, Fitness, Finance, Fun, and Field.</b></span>&nbsp;</div><br />OOLA for Women was written with YOU in mind. This book is a compilation of stories from women sharing the same struggles we go through every day. Every story will give you courage, inspiration, motivation, and a feeling of solidarity. You are not alone. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/OOLA%201_zpserbgzmrl.jpg" /></div><br />OOLA for Women breaks down each of the 7 areas and teaches you how to grow in each one.<br /><br />You will learn about the <b>OOLA Blockers</b>. These are the 7 things that will keep us from achieving our goals - fear, guilt, anger, self-sabotage, laziness, envy, and focus. You will also learn about <b>OOLA Accelerators</b>. The accelerators will push your dreams into overdrive - gratitude, love, discipline, integrity, passion, humility, and wisdom.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Do you want it all?&nbsp;</b></span></div><br />A career, happy kids, good health, friends who feel valued, a partner who is cherished, and a growing faith that is bigger than everything?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/OOLA%202_zpscj7eh8lj.jpg" /></div><br />I am learning how to let go of guilt, to stop self-sabotaging myself and become more disciplined. I can't wait for all of you to dig into this book, start pushing through all the things that are holding you back, and living life with the greatness you deserve.<br /><br />Pick up your OOLA for Women book on <a href="http://amzn.to/2prgIN3" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/oola-for-women-dave-braun/1126090168?ean=9780757319846" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble</a> <br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a> <script src="//ap.lijit.com/www/delivery/fpi.js?z=389070&amp;u=boredagainlife&amp;width=728&amp;height=90" type="text/javascript"></script> Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-15791276941903611952017-04-13T23:25:00.000-04:002017-04-13T23:29:14.190-04:00WALLS, PARTY OF FIVE | FAMILYI have been silent lately. I had really good intentions at the beginning of the year to write regularly. I had so many good intentions. Fortunately God had other plans. We have been blessed with one of the best surprises. I am so happy to announce we are expecting a beautiful baby girl this July.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/16711525_10210720661626528_3781374388179808815_n_zpsna3vjouu.jpg" height="640" width="514" /></div><br />Adam and I were in complete shock when we found out. We had our own plan for this summer. One that did not involve adding another baby to family. I feel completely unprepared for a third child. I'm not convinced yet I am a mom that can handle more than two kids. It is a little overwhelming for me. I'm excited, but I'd be lying if I wasn't stressed out over it. I'm doing my best to trust God and know <br />that he has my back when I can't do it on my own.<br /><br />This is going to be an adventure. We live in a two bedroom townhouse. I will do a full tour soon to show you how we make it work. It isn't easy. I know we will look back on these days and appreciate the closeness.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Any advice for adding baby number three? How did you transition your family? How did you manage your time?</span></div><br /><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a> <script src="//ap.lijit.com/www/delivery/fpi.js?z=389070&amp;u=boredagainlife&amp;width=728&amp;height=90" type="text/javascript"></script> Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-16564731612360494692017-02-21T06:00:00.000-05:002017-02-21T06:00:20.977-05:00SIMPLE DIY NOTEPAD | CRAFTHere is another craft from the past! I am still making notebooks and tear pads this way. It is so simple. Last Valentine's Day I whipped up 24 of these for Landon's class to make coupon books for their parents. It was so much fun!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">********************************************************</div><br />The creative company American Crafts sent me some golden goodies to help me create something to share with you.<br /><br />I am a little obsessed with note pads, spiral notebooks, journals, and anything else that you can makes notes in. I never leave a store without cruising through the office supply section. It is a guilty pleasure, but give me a notebook with a pretty cover and I am in love.<br /><br />I am forever jotting down ideas and making lists. I actually like to have one notebook per subject or interest. Weird? Maybe, but I do know it means a lot of notebooks. They aren't cheap y'all! At least not the ones with the pretty covers.<br /><br />So, I decided to make my own.<br /><br />If you are like me and spend WAY too much money on paper goodies then this is the craft project for you. Save your pennies my friends and create your own note pads that will reflect your style.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/AmericanCrafts3_zps1644138f.jpg" height="477" width="717" /></div><br />I received some of the prettiest, golden, paper I have ever seen from American Crafts. The <a href="http://www.americancrafts.com/default.aspx?PageID=389&amp;CategoryID=521&amp;ProductID=5897&amp;SPG=2&amp;ItemID=7555&amp;RootCatCode=04000" target="_blank">gold triangle</a> cardstock is really on trend and was the perfect thickness for my little note pad.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/AmericanCrafts5_zps24e04f5f.jpg" height="477" width="717" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;<u>SUPPLIES: </u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;field-keywords=Rubber%20Cement&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=literainspir-20&amp;url=search-alias%3Daps" target="_blank">Rubber Cement</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;Plain Paper or Lined Paper (I used plain computer paper)</div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.americancrafts.com/default.aspx?PageID=389&amp;CategoryID=521&amp;ProductID=5897&amp;SPG=2&amp;ItemID=7555&amp;RootCatCode=04000" target="_blank">American Crafts Cardstock</a>&nbsp;(Gold Avalon)</div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003SLC3IU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003SLC3IU&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=literainspir-20" target="_blank">Paper Trimmer</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;Binder Clips </div><div style="text-align: center;">&gt;&gt;<img alt="" class="aligncenter" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/AmericanCraft1_zpsa270b155.jpg" height="477" width="717" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">First you need to cut your paper to size. I for the life of me could not find my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003SLC3IU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003SLC3IU&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=literainspir-20" target="_blank">paper trimmer</a> so I tore mine by hand. I'm kind of glad I did. I think the torn look added some extra texture.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Once all of your paper is cut use your binder clips to hold everything together.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/AmericanCrafts4_zps237e3ba4.jpg" height="477" width="717" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Next, take the rubber cement and apply an even layer on one side and let it dry. You may want to put something heavy to weigh it down while it dries.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Repeat the last step and add an extra coat of rubber cement for good luck.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/AmericanCrafts2_zpsea4a959e.jpg" height="477" width="717" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Now you are all set to take as many notes as your heart desires.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I am so in love with this little project, borderline obsessed.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Next time, I am using the pretty gold polka dot paper (that is from American Crafts too).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For more information on American Crafts and all of their awesome products,</div><div style="text-align: center;">check out the links below.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://facebook.com/americancrafts" target="_blank">Facebook</a> / <a href="http://instagram.com/americancrafts" target="_blank">Instagram</a> / <a href="http://twitter.com/amcrafts" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;/ <a href="http://pinterest.com/americancrafts" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by American Crafts. They sent me some cool products to test run and create something to share with all of you. All opinions are my own.</div><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" />Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-27208972600185297852017-02-03T15:28:00.000-05:002017-02-03T15:28:52.141-05:00CHICKEN QUESO DIP | RECIPE<left>This post was initially posted a few years ago on my old blog Literally Inspired. We still make this dip all the time for parties and taco night.&nbsp;</left><br /><br /><left>I highly recommend making this on Sunday night for the Super Bowl. It is sure to be a crowd favorite!</left><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><left>------------------------------------------------------------- </left></div><br /><left>Football season is officially here. We&nbsp;thoroughly&nbsp;enjoyed yesterday's Redskin's game against the Saints. For a team that was predicted to only win 2 games, I think we did pretty good. I am not going to get too excited but I am looking forward to this season.&nbsp;</left><br /><left><br /></left>During football season we really enjoy entertaining and eating. We probably just entertain so that we can eat to be honest. Over the next 16 weeks I plan on sharing with you all of my favorite, tried and true, football favorites.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EiZ06UHwQeM/UE6wHBV4BYI/AAAAAAAACPw/JcgPXEk4Wy8/s640/queso+dip.jpg" width="640" /></div><div><br /></div><div><a count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.literallyinspired.com%2F2012%2F09%2Fchicken-quesadilla-dip.html&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-EiZ06UHwQeM%2FUE6wHBV4BYI%2FAAAAAAAACPw%2FJcgPXEk4Wy8%2Fs640%2Fqueso%2Bdip.jpg&amp;description=Chicken%20Quesadilla%20Dip"><img border="0" src="http://assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a></div><br /><br />Ingredients:<br /><br />2 8 oz packages of cream cheese<br />1 package of Purdue Southwest Chicken Strips (they are in the refrigerator section of your grocery store)<br />1 can of green chiles<br />1/4 cup taco seasoning<br />1/2 cup shredded cheese<br />1 tablespoon sour cream<br /><br />Directions:<br /><br />1. Soften cream cheese to room temperature and place in a bowl.<br /><br />2. Add green chiles and sour cream and mix into sour cream. I use the liquid from the chilies to help soften the cream cheese.<br /><br />3. Add taco season and mix well. I suggest using a fork verses a spoon.<br /><br />4. Cut/Shred chicken and add to the mixture. You can also use a large can of white meat chicken for a more cost effective version. Or slow cook and shred whole chicken breasts.<br /><br />5. Add shredded cheddar reserving a small portion to add after it bakes.<br /><br />6. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until&nbsp;thoroughly&nbsp;heated.<br /><br />7. Add remaining cheddar cheese and bake until golden brown.<br /><left><br /></left>You can thank me later.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EiZ06UHwQeM/UE6wHBV4BYI/AAAAAAAACPw/JcgPXEk4Wy8/s1600/queso+dip.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EiZ06UHwQeM/UE6wHBV4BYI/AAAAAAAACPw/JcgPXEk4Wy8/s640/queso+dip.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><left><br /></left><left></left><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" />Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-42558306094909672852017-01-01T15:37:00.000-05:002017-01-21T21:32:09.453-05:002017 WORD OF THE YEARI have thought long and hard about my word of the year.<br />This word will be my focus for the next 365 days. <br />SELF.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/word%20of%20year%202017_zpsouq6cuza.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></div><br />The word SELF is defined as:<br /><br />+ Person or thing referred to with respect to complete individuality<br />+ A person's nature, character, etc.<br />+ Personal interest <br /><b><br /></b> <b>COMPLETE INDIVIDUALITY</b><br />Do you ever feel you don't know who you are? Do you feel like you blend in to the background? At almost 35 I have yet to define my style. I don't know who I am. This makes me feel lost.<br /><br />I want to find myself this year. I want to spend time finding out who I am through God. He knows me better than I know myself. I want to know how he sees me and who he wants me to be.<br /><br /><b>PERSONAL NATURE &amp; CHARACTER</b><br />What is your personal nature? How do you react in certain situations? What characteristics are you proud of? What would you change?<br /><b> </b><br /><b>Fruits of the Spirit: </b>Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control. These are the characteristics we are meant to have. Be kind. Be gentle. Be good.<br /><br />As I write this I am thinking about my behavior. I have a weakness of being easily agitated and frustrated. It doesn't take much for me to be annoyed and get set off. I am a red head with a short fuse. I don't like this part of me. It is not loving, patient, or gentle.<br /><br />This year I will bear the fruit of the spirit. I will harvest and multiply kindness, peace, love, and joy. I will put my SELF first by being SELFless to others.<br /><br /><b>PERSONAL INTEREST</b><br />How do you spend your free time? Do you have free time? Do you have a list of desires to be healthier, stronger, or in better shape? Do you have hobbies and projects collecting dust because they aren't "important"? Do you find yourself slowly slipping away?<br /><br />I think part of the reason I don't know who I am (or at least feel this way) is because I don't do things for myself. Do I like to exercise? I don't know. I never give myself time to find out. Do I like to cook? Maybe.<br /><br />What do I want to do with my time this year?<br /><br />I deserve to put my personal interest first. It is better for everyone because they get a more spiritually, physically, and mentally sound mother and wife. No one is going to tell me to go to the gym. They wouldn't dare, even if they mean well. I have to put mySELF first. It will take me being intentional with my time. It will take me making the harder choice. It will mean some things will not get done, but that's ok. I will feel good. I will be better.<br /><br />2017 PRIORITIES:<br /><br />+ Time alone in prayer and in God's word<br />+ Exercise and Healthy Eating<br />+ Passion Planning<br />+ Daily reading and writing<br />+ Personal time with loved ones<br /><br />I am taking 2017 very personal. It will be a year of change and growth for me. It is very difficult to put yourself under the microscope and make necessary changes. I've tried before and gave up. I am making a promise to myself now that I will not give up on me again.<br /><br />Do you have a word of the year? Please share. I would love to hear about your plans for 2017. <br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a> <script src="//ap.lijit.com/www/delivery/fpi.js?z=389070&amp;u=boredagainlife&amp;width=728&amp;height=90" type="text/javascript"></script> Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-86056132700626769642016-10-30T23:01:00.000-04:002016-10-30T23:01:12.537-04:00T H E G O A L 30<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/the%20goal%20thirty_zpsmd9ocktj.png" height="640" width="640" />&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Have you heard of this new hashtag sensation #TheGoal30? It started out on Instagram back in August by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dianadownsizes/" target="_blank">Diana Downsizes</a>. I only discovered it myself a month ago. I was on Facebook and got sucked down a rabbit hole of links and google searches to find out what this phenomenon is all about.<br /><br />After extensive research I have found #TheGoal30 is totally my jam. You make a list of 30 goals to complete in 30 days. They can be health/wellness related, crazy bucket list items, or simply things you have been putting off. Whatever you decide, they will be your priority for the next 30 days. <br /><br />Let me tell you why I like this so much. It makes the journey to a better self fun. It takes the pressure off of only eating a certain way (whole 30, paleo, low-carb, blah blah blah) to get in better health. You make small goals to ride out for one day. If I think about doing no sugar for 30 days I mentally quit before I get started. Quitting sugar for one day, I can do that. Don't get me wrong, this is a challenge. You should treat it as such. List things beyond your comfort zone, but know this is an accumulation of small accomplishments every day that will lead to an end of the month HALLELUJAH!<br /><br />NOVEMBER GOAL 30:<br />1. Drink 64oz Water<br />2. Walk 30+ minutes<br />3. Wake-Up at 6am<br />4. Shower &amp; Dressed<br />5. No food after 8pm<br />6. No diet coke for 24 hours<br />7. No Sugar for 24 hours<br />8. Eat Greens at Every Meal<br />9. Try one new recipe a week<br />10. 24 hour fast - only water<br />11. Try a Yoga Class<br />12. Complete 30 day ab challenge<br />13. Try a new vegetable every week<br />14. Blog 3 days a week<br />15. Walk 20K steps one day<br />16. No diet coke for 48 hours<br />17. Meal Plan - Save $50 by EOM<br />18. Read 4 books<br />19. Paint 1 piece of Furniture<br />20. Journal Essential Oil Use Daily<br />21. Post daily to Instagram<br />22. 48 hour fast - only water<br />23. Avoid the scale for 30 days!<br />24. Start recipe box<br />25. Clean/Organize 1 area daily<br />26. Finish Two House Projects<br />27. Complete&nbsp;Two Bible Journal Entries<br />28. No sugar for 48 hours<br />29. Paint a Giant Mural<br />30. Learn a New Braiding Technique<br /><br />My goals are all over the place for November. I wanted to have a little bit of everything. There are several that will need to be done every day. For those I have set reminders on my phone. I also plan on tracking my daily actions with this <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/k1sro1892qytt90/Goal%20Tracker.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">GOAL TRACKER</a>. I will print one off for each goal and give myself a gold star each day I complete it.<br /><br />Will you join me? What do you want to complete in the NEXT 30 DAYS?<br /><br />Comment below or Join me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> for further discussion.<br /><br /></div><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a> <script src="//ap.lijit.com/www/delivery/fpi.js?z=389070&amp;u=boredagainlife&amp;width=728&amp;height=90" type="text/javascript"></script> Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-83396114849844566292016-09-23T01:20:00.000-04:002016-09-23T01:20:11.232-04:0010 MOTIVATING JIM ROHN QUOTESFor those of you who don't know, I run <a href="http://www.theessentialblueprint.com/" target="_blank">my own business</a>. I absolutely love being a business owner. It is work, but it is so much fun. A true blessing.<br /><br />One of the reasons I love my job is because I am required to read. As you may have figured out, I really love to do that. Like REALLY love to read. One of my favorite business inspirations is <a href="http://amzn.to/2cQchrj" target="_blank">Jim Rohn</a>. I have been reading his books and listening to his lectures on YouTube the past few weeks.<br /><br />Y'all! He is so incredibly inspirational, motivating, encouraging, direct, and all things in between. You don't have to be a business owner to appreciate his words. His words are life words. If you are a dreamer and have some big life goals these quotes will help motivate and encourage you to do what it takes to get it done.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Jim%20Rohn%20Collage_zpsdmz4rfiq.png" /></div><br />Here are 10 of my favorite quotes by Jim Rohn. My favorite one, and the one that motivates me the most is, "Wisdom and Faith are Useless Until Deposited into Activity".<br /><br />It speaks to me because I am a reader. I am a knowledge hoarder. I love to learn. The problem is learning does nothing for me if I don't apply it and put it into activity. If I don't act, my life doesn't change. I can learn about Faith and how amazing it is, but if I don't ACT on FAITH, what am I doing?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Jim%20Rohn%209_zpsrn9nq4rk.png" height="640" width="640" /></div><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Jim%20Rohn%2010_zpsxq0adbtc.png" height="640" width="640" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Jim%20Rohn%208_zpsgsdeajd5.png" height="640" width="640" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Jim%20Rohn%207_zpsnbvfoddd.png" height="640" width="640" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Jim%20Rohn%206_zpshg2b1mio.png" height="640" width="640" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Jim%20Rohn%205_zps0xszrozr.png" height="640" width="640" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Jim%20Rohn%202_zpsruelyzq5.png" height="640" width="640" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Jim%20Rohn%203_zpsstuxyqw7.png" height="640" width="640" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Jim%20Rohn%204_zpsyab53slu.png" height="640" width="640" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Jim%20Rohn%201_zpsdjakmumx.png" height="640" width="640" /></div><br />I would love to know your favorite quote and why. Stay tuned for more roundups like this of other authors and speakers I admire.<br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a> <script src="//ap.lijit.com/www/delivery/fpi.js?z=389070&amp;u=boredagainlife&amp;width=728&amp;height=90" type="text/javascript"></script> Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-58679804399358458112016-08-22T21:59:00.000-04:002016-08-31T13:24:36.911-04:00DIY Duck Tape Pencil BoxSchool starts next week. I'm excited. I don't want to start celebrating too soon. We do have one more week of summer to enjoy, however, I am ready.<br /><br />While we are all in school prep mode I thought I would re-post my Duck Tape Pencil Box tutorial. It was a simple craft you can do in an afternoon. We still use them and the art caddy 4 years later!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">........................................................................................................</div><br />My sister posted photos today on Facebook of my niece's first day of kindergarten. I almost cried. Landon is in preschool this year. I guess I got all emotional seeing my little niece going to school for the first time and thinking about Landon's turn next year.<br /><br />They grow up too fast.<br /><br />The neighborhood park is located right by the elementary school and Landon tells me every time we are there that he will be going to that school next year. I think he is getting pumped up about it. It makes me think that I will be crying more than he will on the first day.<br /><br />When I found out I would have the opportunity to&nbsp;<a href="http://app.socialspark.com/clicks?lid=28705&amp;oid=10428055" rel="nofollow">buy Duck Tape at Walmart</a>&nbsp;and create something school related I decided to head in the "art class" direction. I went crazy at Wal-Mart and bought a wide array of school supplies to help him stay creative. Although lately, all he has been drawing is maps, tons, and tons of maps.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Duck Tape Pencil Box" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/DuckTape10_zps624d9bb0.jpg" style="height: 600px; width: 400px;" /></div><br />I made these cute little pencil boxes out of the single sheets of duck tape. I felt a lot of the patterns available were a little on the girlie side, but I fell in love&nbsp;with the mustache print. Duck tape has definitely come a long way since being the fix it all tape. Now its the create it all tape.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/IMG_6697_zps103ab14c.jpg" style="height: 400px; width: 600px;" /></div><br />These little boxes are very simple to make. Here's what you need to do.<br /><br /><b>1. Cut your duck tape down to the correct size.</b><br /><br />I basically cut the tape in half. There are grid lines on the back so you can get a straight line easily.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/DuckTape4_zps6b914893.jpg" style="height: 400px; width: 600px;" /></div><br />One grid line is the perfect width to hold pencils, markers, etc...<br /><br /><b>2. Mark your cut line and cut.</b><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>You need to make slits on each side to create the edges. You just need to cut one square deep.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/DuckTape7_zps6b90eabe.jpg" style="height: 600px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><b><br /></b> <b>3. Fold and tape the sides.</b><br /><br />Remove the backing of the duck tape one side at a time. What you are going to do is tuck the base flap into the side flap and re-seal it. When you do the opposite side, just overlap the tape on top to create the case.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/DuckTape8_zps0cd26a28.jpg" style="height: 600px; width: 400px;" /></div><br />You will end up with something like this. Don't worry if you don't get it perfectly straight the first time (or the second like me), you can pull it apart and readjust easily. &nbsp;Repeat this on the other side.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/DuckTape9_zpscb137560.jpg" style="height: 600px; width: 400px;" /></div><br />I taped one to the top of a notebook too. It is perfect for a quick grab and go in the car.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/DuckTape2_zpsa98aabf8.jpg" style="height: 400px; width: 600px;" /></div><br />To keep all of his new supplies organized I corralled them all in this caddy I bought at Wal-Mart for $1 and used toilet paper rolls wrapped in duck tape to keep the supplies standing upright.<br /><br />Landon has been carrying this thing around everywhere. I knew he would like it, but I didn't think this much. Ever since I put it together he has been drawing up a storm (maps, maps, maps) while I am making dinner. Which is totally amazing by the way.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/DuckTape1_zps3d3ccebe.jpg" style="height: 400px; width: 600px;" /></div><br />I could easily use duck tape on every school supply to create a matching ensemble. Notebooks, folders, pens, you name it. It <i>almost </i>makes me want to be in school again.<br /><br />For more creative duck tape ideas be sure to follow them on twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/TheDuckBrand">@TheDuckBrand</a><br /><br />Are you ready for the new school year? How do you keep it creative?<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="//ap.lijit.com/www/delivery/fpi.js?z=389070&u=boredagainlife&width=728&height=90"></script><br />Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-33941837052518761542016-05-23T05:30:00.000-04:002016-05-24T13:33:00.007-04:00Set a Budget and Financial Goals #GoodbyeSurvivalMode<span style="text-align: center;">We are reading&nbsp;</span><a href="http://amzn.to/1rR4VFj" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Say Goodbye to Survival Mode</a><span style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;by Crystal Paine. You can catch up to all of the posts in our archives or join the discussion in the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">book club</a><span style="text-align: center;">.</span><br /><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/5_zpszaeve0ow.png" height="640" width="640" /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Finances are a very interesting topic for me. I don't know what category I belong in. I don't know if I am a saver or a spender. Here's why. I'm frugal. I don't like to spend an extraordinary amount of money for things. Paying full price for something is painful. It shouldn't be done. Spending an extreme amount of cash on a handbag or jewelry seems silly. However, I'm not much of a saver. Money burns a hole in my pocket. If I have a surplus of funds, I will find something to spend it on. Even if I don't need it.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I would love to completely overhaul my value of money. I want to be a saver and seek purchases that are meaningful. Stay clear of the clearance sections and dollar bins at Target. Oh, how I love the $1 spot. All the heart eyes.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I like what Crystal said -&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Spend Smart | Save Smart | Give Smart</h3><div><br /></div><div>We should all strive for this.</div><div><br /></div><div>So many of us are living paycheck to paycheck and without a proper budget. We have a budget for MOST expenses. The buck stops at gifts, clothes, shoes, haircuts, and other items that don't come up monthly. It adds up quickly y'all.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Today we are going to fine tune our budgets and set some financial goals. You may have already started this if your finances were one of your priorities.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">&gt;&gt; <a href="http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/05/10-free-household-budget-spreadsheets.html" target="_blank">BUDGET WORKSHEETS</a> &lt;&lt;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">To give you a few ideas, here are a few of my goals.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1. Create an Emergency Fund</div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Disney or Tropical Vacation (you know, the kind when you don't worry about $$ and pay way too much for everything)</div><div style="text-align: left;">3. New Car</div><div style="text-align: left;">4. Down Payment for a House</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">What else did you learn in this chapter? I would love to hear your takeaways and saving goals.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;">JOIN US IN THE BOOK CLUB TO SHARE YOUR BUDGET PLANS</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;"><div style="text-align: center;">&gt;&gt;&gt;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">FACEBOOK GROUP/BOOK CLUB</a>&nbsp;&lt;&lt;&lt;</div></div></div><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a>Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-38329397542955298532016-05-20T05:30:00.000-04:002016-05-20T05:30:00.214-04:00Reach Goals with Small, Daily Habits #GoodbyeSurvivalMode<span style="text-align: center;">We are reading&nbsp;</span><a href="http://amzn.to/1rR4VFj" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Say Goodbye to Survival Mode</a><span style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;by Crystal Paine. You can catch up to all of the posts in our archives or join the discussion in the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">book club</a><span style="text-align: center;">.</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/4_zpsdecfac3v.png" height="640" width="640" /><br /></span></div><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span> <br />Have you noticed how each day/chapter builds off of the last?<br /><br />We made our list of priorities.<br /><br />We created goals based off those priorities.<br /><br />Now, we are going to start building habits to achieve our goals.<br /><br />I love how she broke this down. I feel like it is completely manageable vs outrageously impossible.<br /><br />What is your plan of attack with this challenge?<br /><br />I am going to take a look at my goals and list 5 new habits for each category.<br /><br />For example - Health: Drink more water. Once I master water (should be easy, right? Ha!), I will move on to the next habit on the list. &nbsp;Just like we are building daily with our priorities and goals, I will build my habits.<br /><br />The key is to start slow and stay focused. Don't try to do too much at one time. When the habit becomes something you do without thinking, then move on to the next thing.<br /><br />I wonder how many bad habits I will be able to eliminate in the process. Lord knows I have a lot of those.<br /><br />What habits are you going to start in order to reach your goals?<br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;">JOIN US IN THE BOOK CLUB TO SHARE YOUR NEW HABITS</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;"><div style="text-align: center;">&gt;&gt;&gt;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">FACEBOOK GROUP/BOOK CLUB</a>&nbsp;&lt;&lt;&lt;</div></div><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a>Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-2419916470501895272016-05-19T05:30:00.000-04:002016-05-19T05:30:10.867-04:00How to Create S.M.A.R.T. Goals #GoodbyeSurvivalMode<span style="text-align: center;">We are reading&nbsp;</span><a href="http://amzn.to/1rR4VFj" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Say Goodbye to Survival Mode</a><span style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</span><span style="text-align: center;">by Crystal Paine. You can catch up to all of the posts in our archives or join the discussion in the</span><span style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">book club</a><span style="text-align: center;">.</span><br /><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/3_zpsa09faxb0.png" height="640" width="640" /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span> <br /><span style="text-align: center;">Nerd Alert. I love goals.&nbsp;</span><br /><br />I set goals every day. It's called my to do list. Aren't those essentially daily goals?<br /><br />My problem with goals is I don't always set SMART ones. I make lists of various things I want to accomplish at some point before I die.<br /><br />It doesn't work that way. Correction, it will NEVER work that way.<br /><br />SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time bound.<br /><br />Today we will take all of our priorities and create goals for each one. Crystal has created amazing worksheets you can download on her blog.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">&gt;&gt; <a href="http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/12/goal-planning-customizable-worksheets.html" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD GOAL WORKSHEETS</a> &lt;&lt;<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/goal%20worksheets_zpsccx3fmf6.png" height="640" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>I will be focusing on my health, <a href="http://bit.ly/INEEDOILS" target="_blank">business</a>, blog, finances, family, faith, and personal development. This is why we need goals broken down into small bites. Seeing it all listed out is very overwhelming.<br /><br />Let's take this discussion into the book club (or comments) and begin mapping out our SMART Goals. Maybe we can share and help hold each other accountable. Deal?<br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;">JOIN US IN THE BOOK CLUB TO SHARE YOUR GOALS!</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;"><div style="text-align: center;">&gt;&gt;&gt;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">FACEBOOK GROUP/BOOK CLUB</a>&nbsp;&lt;&lt;&lt;</div></div><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a>Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-63754095769773145202016-05-18T05:30:00.000-04:002016-05-18T05:30:26.443-04:00How to Create and Maintain a Daily Schedule #GoodbyeSurvivalMode<div style="text-align: center;">We are reading&nbsp;<a href="http://amzn.to/1rR4VFj" target="_blank">Say Goodbye to Survival Mode</a>&nbsp;by Crystal Paine. You can catch up to all of the posts in our archives or join the discussion in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" target="_blank">book club</a>.<br /><div><br /></div><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/2_zpsr802dl0q.png" height="640" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br />Yesterday we made a list of our priorities. Today we are going to read and discuss only saying yes to things that align with those priorities.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This will not be an easy challenge. You may think it will, but it won't. It will take effort and will be achieved over time.<br /><br />Let's start by hashing out a schedule and routine. I have set a <a href="http://www.boredagainlife.com/2015/09/day-one-building-rock-solid-routine.html" target="_blank">schedule before</a>. It has since changed of course. I don't know if anything ever stays the same for too long when you have kids.<br /><br />This is what a typical day looks like for me. If you think I have mastered getting up at 5:00am yet, you are wrong. I'm still working on that one. Right now I am getting up at 6:00am. I'm trying y'all!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/day%20schedule_zpskljm3wc1.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This schedule covers all of my priorities. I do a little bit of each priority creating some balance. Now to master the 5am wake-up call. It will be worth it once I do. That is almost 3 hours of alone time before the rest of the house starts to rise. If you are a night person, your schedule may be the opposite.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Don't forget to give yourself margin too. I have left a few 30 minute blocks for running late or last minute errands. It happens. I also left my morning as "project of the day" instead of something specific. This way I can work on blog/home projects, run errands, or do my usual cleaning routine. I can go with the flow. You can view my <a href="http://www.boredagainlife.com/2016/02/printable-cleaning-schedule.html" target="_blank">cleaning routine here</a>.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When you create your schedule be realistic and start by adding your non-negotiable - your priority list. Put the items that will require the most effort earlier in your day. I love working out in the morning and getting my shower in before anyone else is awake. Then I am ready for wherever the day takes me.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/schedule%20header_zpsj1sw79iz.jpg" /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />1. Schedule the "Best Stuff" first - Use Your Priority List</div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Create schedule using 30 minutes time blocks</div><div style="text-align: left;">3. Add in buffer (margin) time and plan for the unexpected.<br /><br />Once you have your day mapped out you can start focusing on specific routines. I am still in the process of mapping out my daily work routine. It seems to be the most complicated. When I finally made a cleaning routine/schedule my life got so much easier. You must create one! We can dig deeper into routines in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a>.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;">JOIN US IN THE BOOK CLUB TO SHARE YOUR DAILY SCHEDULE!</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;"><div style="text-align: center;">&gt;&gt;&gt;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">FACEBOOK GROUP/BOOK CLUB</a>&nbsp;&lt;&lt;&lt;</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a></div>Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-53885776469114066162016-05-17T12:59:00.000-04:002016-05-17T12:59:17.061-04:00Streamline Your Life #GoodbyeSurvivalMode<div style="text-align: center;">We are reading <a href="http://amzn.to/1rR4VFj" target="_blank">Say Goodbye to Survival Mode</a> by Crystal Paine. You can catch up to all of the posts in our archives or join the discussion in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" target="_blank">book club</a>.<br /><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/1_zpsmgjmnf4t.png" height="640" width="640" /></div><br />Have you ever heard of the saying "You can do anything, but not everything"?<br /><br />It is very true. I know I am capable of doing anything I want to do. I have a lot of skills. I consider myself pretty smart too. This concept however, I can't seem to understand. I still think I can say yes to everything and anything and keep myself sane.<br /><br />Not only do I lose myself when I say yes to everyone else, I lose sight of my priorities. What do I value? Where should my focus be?<br /><br />Chapter One of <a href="http://amzn.to/1WjwDY0" target="_blank">Say Goodbye to Survival Mode</a>&nbsp;is all about realizing your priorities. Once you know your priorities you will be able to streamline your life.<br /><br />My priorities didn't take long to figure out. They align with Crystal's list. I'm not surprised. She had a great list.<br /><br />1. Grow and deepen my relationship with Jesus<br />2. Date my Husband<br />3. Spend Quality time with my kids - unplugged and tuned in to them ONLY<br />4. Self Care - Exercise, Rest, Reading, etc...<br />5. Maintain a Clean and Healthy Home<br />6. Grow my Essential Oil Business and My Blog<br /><br />This list is basic. I pray as my business and children grow I will have more time to volunteer and help out my community. Right now I have small children that need my attention. Know, that your list can change as you do. Nothing has to be set in stone. Maybe at some point I will be able to hire a house cleaner and I can add something new to my plate. Right now, the house cleaning belongs to me.<br /><br />I am currently working on my priorities in bits and pieces. I feel like I am always spinning plates waiting for one of them to fall. In order to keep the balance I need to create new habits and only say yes to things that align to my priorities. We will learn about this in the next chapter.<br /><br />What were your takeaways from Chapter One?<br /><br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;">JOIN US IN THE BOOK CLUB TO SHARE YOUR PRIORITY LIST!</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;"><div style="text-align: center;">&gt;&gt;&gt;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">FACEBOOK GROUP/BOOK CLUB</a>&nbsp;&lt;&lt;&lt;</div></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a></div>Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-64702792482313300572016-05-16T21:29:00.002-04:002016-05-17T14:39:37.089-04:00Say Goodbye to Survival ModeFriends. I'm switching gears for a moment. I know I need to finish up the FerVent series. There is a reason I named my blog "Bored Again" Life. I tend to get bored and off course easily. I promise, I&nbsp;will go back and finish talking about that amazing book.<br /><br />In the meantime, here's the deal. I am&nbsp;a hot mess right now. Every day I feel like I am struggling to keep my head above water. I need help. I need some additional guidance and direction. Tips, words of wisdom, something, anything to get me moving in the right direction. I picked up this book at the library and I have been praising Jesus ever since I started reading it. I decided we must take a break and talk about it.<br /><br />We all NEED to read this book and start implementing her strategies.<br /><br />If you are stressed, off balance, tired, and out of patience PLEASE grab <a href="http://amzn.to/1SIYX0f" target="_blank">SAY GOODBYE TO SURVIVAL MODE</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2Fi1092.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi418%2Fliterallyinspired%2F10_zpsycu4lhsn.png&amp;container=blogger&amp;gadget=a&amp;rewriteMime=image%2F*" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/10_zpsycu4lhsn.png" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br />Over the next two weeks I will be sharing my takeaways from her book. I'm looking forward to hearing how you have adjusted your life to finally break free from survival mode!<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;">| &nbsp;CHAPTERS &nbsp;|</h3><div>1. <a href="http://www.boredagainlife.com/2016/05/streamline-your-life-goodbyesurvivalmode.html" target="_blank">Stop Trying to Do It All</a></div><div>2. Say Yes to the Best</div><div>3. If You Aim at Nothing, You'll Hit It Every Time</div><div>4. Discipline Is Not a Bad Word</div><div>5. Be Intentional With Your Bank Account</div><div>6. Manage the Home Front</div><div>7. When You Feel Like a Failure</div><div>8. Yes, You Can Make a Difference</div><div>9. Sometimes It Is About You</div><div>10. Kick-Start Your Success</div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px; text-align: center;">JOIN US IN THE BOOK CLUB TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;"><div style="text-align: center;">&gt;&gt;&gt;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">FACEBOOK GROUP/BOOK CLUB</a>&nbsp;&lt;&lt;&lt;</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a></div>Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-5806502927642974882016-05-10T23:25:00.000-04:002016-05-10T23:29:19.618-04:00Plant Your Own Gardens - Jorge Luis Borges<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Plant Your Own Gardens" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/So%20plant%20your%20own%20gardens%20and%20decorate%20your%20soul%20instead%20of%20waiting%20for%20someone%20to%20bring%20you%20flower_zpshzfoqhku.png" title="Plant Your Own Gardens" /></div><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a>Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-56497966728228888042016-04-21T20:16:00.000-04:002016-04-21T20:16:09.623-04:00STRATEGY FOUR: YOUR FAMILYWe all know mommin' ain't easy. The struggle is real. So many wants and demands coming at you all the time. I have gotten into the habit of asking God for wisdom, patience, strength, and grace to serve my family every day. You would be amazed at how much better my day is just by asking for those simple things. As I mentioned in the Identity post, that is my job, my current command. There is more to who I am than being a mother and wife. This season of life, however, is the majority of my make-up. I pour so much of myself into my family every day. It should be no surprise they are the prime target for the enemy attacks.<br /><br />How often do we allow the enemy to get into our heads? Convince us that our family is not treating us as they should? Make us feel like we aren't doing a good job with our family?<br /><br />He will do anything to destroy the happiness we have created in our home.<br /><br />It doesn't take much in my house to disturb the peace. One rough night of homework or a few dirty dishes left in the sink is all we need to start fueling a fire.<br /><br />Having a strong family bond is important. It is also a lot of HARD work. We have to fight for our families every day &nbsp;- We have to fight for our husbands - We have to fight for our kids.<br /><br />Too often I find myself fighting <b>with them and not for them</b>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Family_zps0ob9x76e.png" height="640" width="640" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I love this quote above. Take the fight out of our living room and to our prayer room!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Have you ever bowed your head or dropped to your knees in the middle of an argument? You can freeze time and start praying right then. What would you pray for?&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">That is your Family Prayer Strategy. Right there in the heat of it, what do you need God to do? Instead of asking in the midst of the fight, we need to pray at the beginning of our day. We need to ask God to protect our house. To keep this bad junk out!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;">Get out your journals and start writing out your prayer strategy. Some of the verses I added to my journal are:</div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;">You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus - 2 Timothy 2:1</div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: left;">She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong - Proverbs 31:17&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I actually have the whole Proverbs 31 verse written down in my journal as a daily reminder of the kind of mother, wife, woman I am supposed to be.</div></div><div style="text-align: start;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">JOIN US IN THE BOOK CLUB TO SHARE YOUR PRAYER STRATEGY!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">&gt;&gt;&gt;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" target="_blank">FACEBOOK GROUP/BOOK CLUB</a>&nbsp;&lt;&lt;&lt;</div></div></div><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a>Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-35245124706954976622016-03-24T21:53:00.000-04:002016-03-24T22:35:48.017-04:00STRATEGY THREE: YOUR IDENTITY<div style="text-align: left;">IDENTITY.<br /><br />Who am I?<br /><br />What am I meant to be doing?<br /><br />What is God's dream for me?<br /><br />I think about all of this while I'm doing the dishes. I wonder what I'm meant to do outside the four walls of my home. I have big ideas in my head. Dreams of helping women succeed in business, become better mothers, find a deeper relationship with Jesus. I want to make a difference in the lives of children. Reach out to those who need warm meals, new shoes, or a hand to hold after a long day.<br /><br />Then I go back to washing dishes. I can't possibly be good enough, smart enough, knowledgeable enough, to help other women. My house is a wreck. I am unorganized. I yell at my kids. I can't even manage to take a shower every day.<br /><br />How can I possibly help someone else?<br /><br />I don't know the answer to that. I don't think I'm supposed to know the answer to that.<br /><br />I do know that God wouldn't put all of these ideas inside of me if I wasn't meant to do them. I have to learn how to push aside all of the self doubt, negative talk, and listen to God.<br /><br />We have to remember that WE DO HAVE VALUE.<br /><br />I am learning to embrace my every day life. It isn't glamorous. It is loaded with dishes and laundry. It is homework and music lessons. I have to remind myself that these little things I do every day may seem insignificant, but what happens if it doesn't get done?<br /><br />Every little thing we do is important. Don't let the Devil fool you.<br /><br />This is why we must do all things with intention and purpose.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Identity_zps2ph12naw.png" height="640" width="640" /><br /><br /></div>I can't lose myself in the daily grind. I can't forget all of the things I have on my heart.<br /><br />I have to find a way to keep pushing through. That is my prayer strategy. To pray for guidance. To ask for help in trusting HIS timing. Just because we aren't living out our wildest dreams right now, doesn't mean we won't ever be able to. Don't lose sight of who you are and who you are meant to be.<br /><br />If you have, start praying now. Ask God what you are meant to be doing. Ask him to show you what his dreams are for you.<br /><br />Get out your journals and start writing out your prayer strategy. I would start by finding a few verses or making a list of all of things that define who are.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">JOIN US IN THE BOOK CLUB TO SHARE YOUR PRAYER STRATEGY!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" target="_blank">FACEBOOK GROUP/BOOK CLUB</a> &lt;&lt;&lt;</div><br /></div><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a>Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-39850353059870693342016-03-02T23:03:00.000-05:002016-03-02T23:06:35.288-05:00DIY Canvas Photo DisplayHi Friends!<br /><br />Today I wanted to share a post from my old blog 'Literally Inspired'. I made the decision to shut it down because my passion and direction changed. Although the website/blog no longer exists, I did keep all the content (yay). This means I am able to share them with you. Over time I will be re-posting my favorite posts from Literally Inspired.<br /><br />First up is my most popular post ever! My canvas photo project. I still have them hanging up in my house after all these years. I love them! I hope you will too!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><br /><br />Last year I innocently wrote a post about a project I had finally gotten around to finishing. Little did I know, a year later it would have gone viral thanks to a little website we all know and love - PINTEREST.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/canvas2-1_zps4ff1bfe0.jpg" height="483" width="350" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>To this day, I get several e-mails a week asking questions about my <a href="http://www.literallyinspired.com/2012/02/picture-perfect.html">c</a>anvas photos. I thought I would revisit the post and show you a step by step tutorial this time. When I first posted, I was inspired by another bloggers project so I simply directed you back to their site. Unfortunately, they removed the post and therefore left all of you without any step by step guidance.<br /><br />I hope this post will clear up any and all questions that you may have about the project. It really is very simple and you are left with fabulous results.<br /><br /><b>| S U P P L I E S |</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/canvasphotos1_zps99d8f034.jpg" height="382" width="573" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K6IP2LS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00K6IP2LS&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=literainspir-20&amp;linkId=HDFKW4FFRJ6RLEE5" target="_blank">Canvas (8x10)</a><br /><br />Photos (8x10)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014ZNJVW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0014ZNJVW&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=literainspir-20&amp;linkId=RXU7HVJ675ZMITNE" target="_blank">Black Acrylic Paint</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001IKES5O/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001IKES5O&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=literainspir-20&amp;linkId=AQNA7CJ6MZLSDALV" target="_blank">Mod Podge</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000W5IACS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000W5IACS&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=literainspir-20&amp;linkId=JM5O2VCTHFHNJCO6" target="_blank">Application Brushes</a><br /><br /><b>1. Paint the edges of your canvas.</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/CanvasPhotos2_zps0c2f6a35.jpg" height="382" width="573" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>2. Apply an even layer of mod podge</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/canvasphotos3_zps4287c12f.jpg" height="382" width="573" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>3. Lay photo face up on canvas. Smooth and press firmly removing any bubbles.</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/CanvasPhotos4_zpsb98dbdd0.jpg" height="382" width="573" /><br /><br /></div><b>4. Once dry, trim edges so that the photo does not hang over the edge of the canvas. I don't know why this happened since I have the same size canvas and photo, but it does.</b><br /><br /><b>5. Add a layer of Mod podge to the top of the photo to seal</b>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="483" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3weSarSd6WA/TzSIsrS54QI/AAAAAAAABGs/oYdPfB6Hxgw/s400/canvas2.jpg" width="350" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>So. Easy.<br /><br />Above is the original display.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/faq_zpse6e350ed.png" height="50" width="450" /></div><strong>1. Do you lay the photo face up or down?</strong><br /><br />Up<br /><br /><strong>2. Where did you get your pictures printed? Can I print them at home? What type of paper?</strong><br /><br />I got my pictures printed at Walgreens on photo paper. You can print at home but I suggest only doing this if you have a laser printer. I think the ink jet will be a mess once you use the mod podge.<br /><br /><strong>3. Where did you get your canvas?</strong><br /><br />I purchased my canvas at Michaels. If you need an online solution check out these&nbsp;<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K6IP2LS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00K6IP2LS&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=literainspir-20&amp;linkId=HDFKW4FFRJ6RLEE5" target="_blank">blank art canvases</a>&nbsp;on Amazon.<br /><br /><strong>4. What size were your photos?</strong><br /><br />8x10. You can do any size you want.<br /><br /><strong>5. Why did you trim the edges? Couldn't you do this prior to gluing the photo down?</strong><br /><br />For some reason my photos were slightly larger than my canvas. Yes, you can size your photos prior to mod podging them onto the canvas.<br /><br /><strong>6. What type of mod podge did you use?</strong><br /><br />I used the glossy format. You can use the gloss or matte. Either one would work.<br /><br /><br /><br />I hope this answers a lot of your questions. I never expected to receive so many inquiries about this post. It is truly amazing.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a>Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-38078795372076916762016-02-15T21:56:00.000-05:002016-02-15T21:56:55.253-05:00STRATEGY TWO: FOCUSFOCUS.<br /><br />Hmmm.... Pretty sure I need a lot of this in my life right now. I had the best of intentions to wrap up the FerVent book in the first week or two of January. Here we are halfway through February and we are only on the second strategy.<br /><br />Lack of focus?<br /><br />Probably.<br /><br />I must admit, I didn't expect me to take so long to map out my prayers. I am being meticulous about finding scriptures that fit and asking God to guide me. That takes time.<br /><br />My life is pulled in different directions. I am definitely all over the place. My apologies. I hope you have moved on ahead and mapped out your plans. Maybe after I start praying for a focus we will be able to hustle through the rest of the book. Maybe.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Focus_zpslsdrwxcq.png" height="640" width="640" /></div><br />Love the quote above.<br /><br />Focus protects your goal and dreams from being consumed in small bites. So true. I lost focus and my goal of finishing this book in January got diminished.<br /><br />Day by day, my lack of focus killed my goal.<br /><br />That is just what the Devil wants. When we begin to work towards our dreams and God's promises to us he has no choice but try and derail us. He doesn't want to see us succeed and therefore sets up as many road blocks as possible.<br /><br />ANNOYING.<br /><br />How do we keep this from happening?<br /><br />How do we stay FOCUSED on our goals, dreams, and our relationship with God?<br /><br />PRAY.<br /><br />Wake up in the morning and put on your Armor of God.<br /><br />Devote a few minutes in the morning to thank him for all he is doing in your life.<br /><br />Where do you need to focus?<br /><br />Your Work Life?<br />Your Family?<br />Your Friendships?<br />Your Relationship with God?<br /><br />I can honestly say YES to all of the above.<br /><br />When I should be focusing on my kids, I am thinking about work. When I should be working, I am chatting with friends online. When I should be spending time with God, I am thinking of all the things I need to do for my family.<br /><br />The cycle is vicious, but there is a way out!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">JOIN US IN THE BOOK CLUB TO SHARE YOUR PRAYER STRATEGY!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" target="_blank">FACEBOOK GROUP/BOOK CLUB</a> &lt;&lt;&lt;</div><br /></div><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a>Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-88307469851393264352016-02-04T14:08:00.001-05:002016-02-05T13:19:05.487-05:00PRINTABLE CLEANING SCHEDULELet's talk about jobs and transitioning into a new one.<br /><br />I am having a very difficult time getting things in order with my new job as a stay at home mom. It is a strange feeling, not knowing where you should put your focus every day. I feel like I spend too much of my day wandering around my house (usually chasing a 17 month old) thinking about what I should be doing and actually accomplishing NOTHING.<br /><br />When I worked in an office, I had 1 job. I simply showed up and did it. Now my job has no start time and no end time. I am always doing something. The problem is, if you were to ask me what I did - I couldn't tell you. Most days I have no clue. I simply exist. I count heads at the beginning of my day and count heads at the end. Somewhere in between I pray the numbers are the same.<br /><br />For my own sanity this has to change. I am typically very driven and productive. I'm sure the fact that my baby is now a toddler doesn't help. It is a whole new ball game now that we are walking, talking, and VERY CURIOUS.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Leah01_zpslby1kank.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></div><br />She's cute though.<br /><br />I decided it was high time I created a few schedules for myself. I need to live each day with purpose and direction.<br /><br />I need a daily compass. An outline for my day. I have mentioned <a href="http://www.boredagainlife.com/2015/09/day-one-building-rock-solid-routine.html" target="_blank">schedules before</a>. I do follow a schedule, but now I need to get even more specific. This "let's see where the day takes us" stuff isn't working for me. I'm not exactly pumped up about cleaning daily, but it is now a part of my job description. A detailed schedule for cleaning is basically the best thing ever. You do what is on the list for the day. Nothing more, nothing less. Once you are done with the list you are FREE. Unlike my current situation where I clean all day (or so it seems) and the house is still a complete wreck.<br /><br />I used the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0446677671/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0446677671&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=literainspir-20&amp;linkId=AE7E6LI6LMHSPBVB%22%3ESidetracked%20Home%20Executives(TM):%20From%20Pigpen%20to%20Paradise%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=literainspir-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0446677671" target="_blank">Sidetracked Home Executive</a> as my guide. They actually suggest an index card system. I used that for a while. It doesn't work for me. Too many moving parts. You have to move the cards to the next day, week, month, etc... once they are complete. I couldn't keep up.<br /><br />It is official. I am a checklist kind of girl.<br /><br />I went through all of my index cards and created a word document that has all of my chores listed out and organized by frequency. I did shuffle a few things around to fit my personal preferences as well as my home size.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/03rog9enokkuavv/Cleaning%20Schedule%20New.docx?dl=0" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/cleaning%20schedule%20graphic_zpsju6fwrbj.png" height="640" width="456" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/03rog9enokkuavv/Cleaning%20Schedule%20New.docx?dl=0" target="_blank">HOME CLEANING LIST</a> &lt;&lt;&lt;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You should be able to download this word document and edit your own version to fit your household needs. So far it is helping A LOT. I am much more productive during the scheduled "cleaning" hours. I no longer wonder what I should be doing. If I follow this list over the course of a week my entire home should be clean. Wouldn't that be something?<br /><br />How do you keep up with your house? Do you have a system?<br /><br />I would love for you to share in the comments!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a>Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-47886302186628537462016-01-25T21:23:00.000-05:002016-01-26T22:08:41.456-05:00STRATEGY ONE: PASSIONHave you lost your passion?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Passion_zpszh7yseh6.png" height="640" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Today we start praying to get back our FIRE!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Has the devil started to eat at your drive? Have you lost your will to do all of things you love? Are you simply GETTING THROUGH THE DAY????</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is not how we are meant to live! This is NOT what God has in mind for you!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">What a way to start y'all! I can tell when the Devil is trying to bring me down, can you?&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">*****************************************************************</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Today was a tough one for me. We have been snowed in for 5 days! Talk about breaking point. I am <span style="font-family: inherit;">on the verge of losing my mind. It is one thing to be with your children all day doing different activities inside and outside of your house. It is a COMPLETELY different situation when you are STUCK AT HOME.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This week has put my passion for my family to the test.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When the word PASSION comes up often we think about a career choice. What are we so passionate about we want to do it as our work? It's said that passion leads to our purpose.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After reading through this chapter I've realized that PASSION goes beyond my career choice. It is more than my purpose. You need to have passion in every aspect of your life.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Passion is defined as <span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.64px; line-height: 24px;">a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.64px; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.64px; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What if we were passionate everyday about</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.64px; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">+&nbsp;Jesus</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.64px; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">+&nbsp;Our Spouse/Significant Other</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.64px; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">+ Our Kids</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.64px; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">+ Our Career</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.64px; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px; line-height: 24px;">What if you woke up every day with&nbsp;enthusiasm&nbsp;and passion for your life?!?!?!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px; line-height: 24px;">YOU CAN! AND YOU WILL!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px; line-height: 24px;">Let's start planning our attack. Each one of us will be praying for something different since we are going to be specific about our needs. This is going to be tough. You have to be honest and lay it all out there.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px; line-height: 24px;">Where are you lacking passion in your life?&nbsp;</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">JOIN US IN THE BOOK CLUB TO SHARE YOUR PRAYER STRATEGY!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/545697912249372/" target="_blank">FACEBOOK GROUP/BOOK CLUB</a> &lt;&lt;&lt;</div><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /> <a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a>Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110220670018963410.post-60216620060528644422016-01-03T20:19:00.003-05:002016-08-31T13:23:52.609-04:00FerVent Prayer CardsHave you started reading FerVent yet?<br /><br />If you are just joining us, you can find all of the posts for this book series <a href="http://www.boredagainlife.com/search/label/FerVent" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /><br />I was thinking yesterday some of y'all might need prayer cards! If you are reading a digital copy of the book you will need something to write your prayers on.<br /><br />Of course basic index cards will do just fine, but the designer in me had to make something pretty.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/Prayer%20Cards_zpsnktsewmi.jpg" height="640" width="456" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can download your copy for all 10 prayer strategies on dropbox.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/0zubb084hmm2bt2/Prayer%20Cards%20PDF.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; FERVENT PRAYER CARDS &lt;&lt;</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I would print them on a heavier card stock if you have it available, if not regular copy paper will work. I will be using regular paper myself. If you have trouble shoot me a message!</div><br /><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/signature_zps6p37xqx6.png" /><br /><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1Nmgye3"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i418/literallyinspired/bottom%20of%20post_zpsijxfryih.png" /></a><br /><script src="//ap.lijit.com/www/delivery/fpi.js?z=389070&amp;u=boredagainlife&amp;width=728&amp;height=90" type="text/javascript"></script><br />Ginger Wallshttps://plus.google.com/100212883900285333966noreply@blogger.com0